Carra Rentie is an associate in McKool Smith's Dallas office. Carra is a versatile litigator with a range of experience in patent and complex commercial cases. Much of her recent work has been concentrated in the technology and telecommunications spheres.
Carra has previously served as a judicial intern for Chief Judge Leroy M. Not Afraid of the Crow Tribal Courts in Big Horn County, Montana, Judge Martin Hoffman of the 68th District Court in Dallas, and Magistrate Judge Renee H. Toliver of the Northern District of Texas. In 2021, Carra also took a year away from private practice to clerk for the Honorable Barbara Lynn of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
While in law school, Carra was active in the Native American Law Student Association and participated in the Supreme Court litigation for McGirt v. Oklahoma. She was the recipient of the Leon M. Cain Community Leadership Award, graduated with Highest Pro Bono Distinction, and served as an editor of the Stanford Law and Policy Review. She also served as an extern for the American Civil Liberties Union Immigrant Rights Project, and the Stanford Community Law Clinic.
Carra is fluent in Spanish and conversational in American Sign Language.
Education
- J.D., Stanford Law School, 2020
- B.A., Linguistics, Stanford University, 2017
Clerkships
- Hon. Barbara Lynn, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Court Admissions
- State of Texas
- The U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, and Northern Districts of Texas
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Francesca joined Rower LLC in 2023 and works on all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including financial divorces, custody, and prenuptial agreements. Drawing from her background in corporate law, she values helping clients through contract drafting processes that are both transactional and collaborative.
She maintains an active pro bono practice in New York and works with low-income individuals on matters related to divorce, child custody, and domestic violence.
Prior to joining Rower, Francesca was a corporate associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP and Mintz LLP. She focused her practice on capital markets transactions and leveraged finance, representing public and private companies in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, and healthcare.
In her pro bono practice at Mintz LLP, Francesca represented several clients seeking asylum in the United States. Her passion for individual advocacy ultimately led her to transition to matrimonial and family law.
Francesca graduated summa cum laude from the University at Albany, SUNY, with a degree in journalism. She later earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Albany Law School in 2019.
She graduated as a Pro Bono Scholar in recognition of her commitment to serving marginalized and underrepresented groups through her work at the Office of the Federal Public Defender.
While in law school, Francesca served as a teaching assistant in Constitutional Law. She also completed a judicial internship with the Honorable Daniel J. Stewart of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Tiffany Addo is an Associate in the Estate, Gift & Charitable Planning Practice Group. Tiffany focuses her practice on estate planning, providing personalized guidance to individuals and families across a broad range of financial backgrounds, including high net worth clients.
Tiffany was a part-time evening student. Even with her intense schedule of working hard during the day and studying at night, Tiffany was recognized for Academic Excellence on the Dean’s List and obtained hands-on legal experience working with small businesses. She participated in the Small Business Clinic, where she became USPTO certified and assisted business owners acquire trademarks and copyrights, while also advising on best choice of business entity.
Tiffany was selected for a prestigious study abroad program through Cornell University School of Law, which took her to Paris to study at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. In her final year, Tiffany served as a teaching assistant, advising and mentoring first-year law students.
Prior to attending law school, Tiffany worked for a global conglomerate, where she gained experience in contracts management, business development, and environmental, health and safety (EHS).
Education
- Western New England School of Law, J.D., 2022
- University of Albany, State University of New York, M.A., English, cum laude, 2017
- University of Albany, State University of New York, B.S., Political Science, 2015
Ashley C. Jemison, Esq. is a Personal Injury Attorney at The Law Offices of Sobo & Sobo.
Ashley has over four years of experience in personal injury, including but not limited to: motor vehicle accidents, slip & falls, trip & falls mass tort litigation, sexual assault, and personal injury claims filed against federal and state government agencies. A Philadelphia native born to Jamaican parents, Ashley’s passion for advocacy and commitment to justice have shaped her career as an attorney.
Professional Associations & Memberships:
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Penn State Alumni Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- NAACP Philadelphia Chapter
Awards
- Widener Law Merit Scholar (55% of Tuition)
- Honorable Clarence Chuck N. Patterson Scholar
- Widener Law Pro Bono Distinction Award
Education
- Widener University Commonwealth Law School
- Juris Doctor
- Penn State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Tamika Grace Jude, Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey. (If you are located in another state, don't worry. Immigration law is federal, and Attorney Jude is able to practice immigration law in all 50 states.)
Attorney Jude is an immigrant from the beautiful island of Dominica in the Caribbean. As an immigrant herself, she is very familiar with the immigration process. After completing her associate degrees at Dominica State College, she attended the University of the Virgin Islands, where she earned two bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Passionate about immigration law, Attorney Jude went on to attend Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor and a Litigation Honors Certificate.
During law school, Attorney Jude served as an Associate Editor for the Barry University Environmental Earth Law Journal and represented her classmates as a senator in the Student Bar Association for all three years. She also worked in the Immigration Clinic, competed on the Trial Team, and served on the executive boards of several student organizations, including the Immigration Law Society. Additionally, she is a member of Phi Alpha Delta and was the recipient of an immigration stipend from Barry University.
While in law school, Attorney Jude volunteered with a small law firm in Orlando, Florida, and participated in free naturalization clinics serving members of the community.
Since graduating, she has served as a law clerk for an immigration firm in Vienna, Virginia. Through these experiences, she has developed the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully represent clients in a wide range of immigration matters.
Attorney Jude has filed numerous immigration petitions, represented clients in removal proceedings, and takes pride in providing exceptional customer service. She is committed to being accessible to her clients and guiding them through every step of the immigration process with compassion, dedication, and professionalism.